Grass-fed beef healthier than conventional

According to a study published by the Union of Concerned Scientists found that grass-fed cattle is consistently lower in total fat and higher in the "good" omega-3 fats. While it was a review study of 25 previous studies, so it must not be accepted as totally accurate, it is the first comprehensive analysis of fat levels in grass-fed versus grain-fed beef.

It makes sense that cows who eat grass, which is what they were meant to eat, create healthier meat. While cows who eat grains, which is not what they were meant to eat, produce a less healthy meat.

Now don't pig out on a ton of grass-fed beef! Eat any kind of red meat in moderation. The amount of omega-3 in grass-fed beef is small compared to that of wild-caught salmon or fish oil supplements.